Billet Bolt-on v.s. Monster Mod

[Drunken Monkey]

And to address the thread-jack-ary that's arose:  I own a Blue/White Monster, a Green Monster and am building a Green/White SuperSport. 

And I own a no-paint monster. Bare brushed and polished metal are the only true colors, as anything else is just more clothes on a naked bike 

Ahem.

The OP does have a point. I'm wondering if we could / should make different topic icons for bolt-on vs. fab threads vs. question threads. Either that or install one of the tagging mods for the board so people could tag stories themselves.

Food for thought. Personally I like reading all the mod threads, but I can understand if folks are lazy don't want to.

[junior varsity]

And I own a no-paint monster. Bare brushed and polished metal are the only true colors, as anything else is just more clothes on a naked bike 

ha.

The OP does have a point. I'm wondering if we could / should make different topic icons for bolt-on vs. fab threads vs. question threads. Either that or install one of the tagging mods for the board so people could tag stories themselves.

Food for thought. Personally I like reading all the mod threads, but I can understand if folks are lazy don't want to.

I don't think that's necessary. Isn't that what the search is for, after all? I see that its not as cut and dry as a user is either browsing or they are looking for something specific. But there are some basic keywords for actual fabrication that a person could run through the search I think, if the original poster of the desired information gives a description.

but red IS faster.

[monsta]

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so...
where would I put this?
the housing and cover were personally machined, but the basket and pressure plate is bolt on!

[Holden]

A lot of the stock parts suckâ€"periodâ€"especially if they are damaged. Aftermarket bolt-ons can fix that...

What's more purist: swapping out plastic for metal, or taking a hacksaw to the frame?

[rule62]

... I'm wondering if we could / should make different topic icons for bolt-on vs. fab threads vs. question threads...

[Bill in OKC]

One more thing to get in trouble for - not using the correct icon when you post lol

[junior varsity]

"vs." is short for versus, not ver <space> sus, so there should only be one period at the end of the abbreviation, rather than v.s., if a period is needed at all.

[ungeheuer]

 

[stopintime]

"vs." is short for versus, not ver <space> sus, so there should only be one period at the end of the abbreviation, rather than v.s., if a period is needed at all.

v.s. versus vs.

"vs." is short for versus, not ver <space> sus, so there should only be one period at the end of the abbreviation, rather than v.s., if a period is needed at all.

v.s. = vertical scope 

[junior varsity]

heh. i thought i'd point that out since i found this thread funny/not-so-useful to begin with.

[Drunken Monkey]

Enough with the thread jacks 

[corey]

you mean "bolt-on" parts actually just bolt on???

Glad someone said that.
I installed a "bolt on" full zard exhaust, and a set of rizoma rearsets at the same time. Together, it required a lot of ingenuity, a bit of cutting, some patience, some custom "bending", and a shit ton of elbow grease.

nothing like throwing on a clutch cover... but i'm sure that sometimes even that doesnt always go so smoothly...

[sno_duc]

Isn't that exactly what this board is for. When you find something that actually does bolt right on and preforms well, you pass on the info. When you find something that will work.....but, you ask if others have a better solution or if you come up with a better solution, you pass it on.

I come here looking for ideas or if I have an idea maybe there is a better way.

[ungeheuer]

I come here looking for ideas or if I have an idea maybe there is a better way.

Zactly, I agree +1

[RB]

snip...
I installed a "bolt on" full zard exhaust, and a set of rizoma rearsets at the same time. Together, it required a lot of ingenuity, a bit of cutting, some patience, some custom "bending", and a shit ton of elbow grease.

This is exactly what i was going to point out, some 'bolt-ons' require some fabbing, even if it is minor it is still fabbing. Now if you are talking about premium fabricators, like Stu, norm, MotoCreations....etc....perhaps they should get their own board/category. Because as far as i am concerned, not many of us on the DMF fit into 'that^^' category...perhaps a showcase.

IMO i think the board category is fine, we all know where to find the info pertaining to a change in the original bike.

.....Mod....please move my post to the Tangerine Monsters only category with the other three deviants that didn't want yellow.